Driving Lessons in Warrington

Warrington has 16 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, including 12 independent female driving instructors. Schools charge £35 to £42 per hour and average 4.7 stars. Five schools offer automatic driving lessons and intensive courses, while four have female driving instructors on staff. The local Warrington test centre performs well at a 55.5% pass rate, compared to St Helens at 40.9% and Widnes at 42.7%, with Northwich even higher at 57.6%.

£39
average price
16
driving schools
40
independent instructors
6
test centres

Driving lessons in Warrington

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Bespoke Driving

Bespoke Driving

5(23)
From £40/hr5hrs for £180Save £20

Retired Greater Manchester Police officer with 30 years' service and a Certificate of Education from the University of Huddersfield, now teaching with a calm, patient approach tailored to how each learner progresses best. Multiple first-time pass testimonials highlight his ability to build confidence in nervous drivers. £40/hour or £36/hour as part of a 5-lesson pack, with your test car available on the day and theory test support included.

ManualIntensiveTest car available
27 Sandhill Ter, Latchford, Warrington WA4 1HUView school
MB Driving School

MB Driving School

5(5)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Over 200 five-star reviews and 12+ years' experience teaching with a calm, patient approach that adapts to each learner's style. £35/hour or £340 for 10 hours, with intensive courses from £340–£690, motorway lessons at £80 for 2 hours, and Pass Plus courses at £170. All students get free access to Theory Test Pro and test route videos.

ManualIntensive
Payne Cl, Great Sankey, Warrington WA5 1DTView school
MSM Driving Academy

MSM Driving Academy

5(2)
From £42/hr

Experienced in supporting neurodivergent learners, including those with autism, ADHD, and dyspraxia, to build confidence behind the wheel. Two-hour lessons at £42/hr during business hours (Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00), rising to £44/hr outside these times and £48/hr for weekends, bank holidays, and motorway tuition. Pass Plus courses available at £295.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale Instructors
5 Fairbourne Cl, Callands, Cheshire, Warrington WA5 9RRView school
Wrightway2Drive

Wrightway2Drive

5(1)
From £40/hrBlock bookings available

Patient instructor known for helping nervous and mature learners feel relaxed behind the wheel, with many first-attempt passes. £40/hour for single lessons or discounted block bookings, plus access to the MyDriveTime app for all pupils. Pass Plus courses also available.

Manual
13 Cliffe Rd, Warrington WA4 5AQView school
Start2Drive

Start2Drive

4.9(42)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Patient instructors who excel at building confidence from complete beginner to test-ready driver, with multiple reviews praising their ability to explain concepts in different ways and provide emotional support. £40/hour for manual or £42/hour for automatic, with 5 × 2-hour block deals at £380 (manual) or £400 (automatic). Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 37 reviews, with learners consistently reporting first-time passes.

ManualAutomatic
46 Dam Ln, Woolston, Warrington WA1 4ERView school
Stu Green Driving Instructor

Stu Green Driving Instructor

4.8(26)
From £36/hr10hrs for £340Save £20

Specialising in automatic driving lessons with a focus on modern coaching methods and structured learning. £36/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block, with flexible 1.5 and 2-hour lesson options available. Based locally for 20 years with deep knowledge of the area, Stu builds confidence through patient, friendly instruction tailored to your pace.

Automatic
82 Welsby Cl, Fearnhead, Warrington WA2 0DPView school
Prima School of Motoring

Prima School of Motoring

4.797% pass rate
From £36/hr10hrs for £360

Known for nervous driver support with patient, structured tuition that builds confidence at every stage. A 97% pass rate across 35+ years' experience, with block booking deals at £36/hour (10 lessons for £360) and intensive courses available to fast-track your learning.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
61 Solway Cl, Fearnhead, Warrington WA2 0UPView school
andiesL's School of Motoring

andiesL's School of Motoring

3.7(3)
From £40/hr10hrs for £385Save £15

£40/hour or 10 lessons for £385 with a patient, friendly instructor who specializes in nervous drivers and confidence building. Motorway training, refresher lessons, and intensive courses available, plus gift vouchers for flexible learning.

ManualIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
54 Meeting Ln, Penketh, Warrington WA5 2RAView school
GP Driving School

GP Driving School

From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

Flexible pricing from £38/hour (1.5-hour lessons at £57 manual, £60 auto) with substantial block discounts—10 hours costs £360–£380, and 30-hour packages drop to £1,000–£1,060. One instructor offers BTEC in Driving Science accreditation, a structured qualification addressing risk assessment and road safety for younger drivers, taught alongside standard practical lessons.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
4 Lindi Ave, Stockton Heath, Warrington WA4 2SJView school
Warrington Driving School

Warrington Driving School

From £40/hr

Two highly qualified instructors offering standard lessons, motorway tuition, and free theory test preparation at £40/hour (£42 for motorway lessons). Pick-up and drop-off service available across 19 areas, with Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers.

ManualEveningsWeekends
53 Parkland Cl, Appleton Thorn, Warrington WA4 4RHView school
Austin School of Motoring

Austin School of Motoring

4.9(40)

Specialising in manual driving lessons only, this family-run school has over 23 years' combined experience with instructors Dave and Karen. Multiple five-star reviews highlight their patient, calm approach—particularly effective with nervous learners—and several students report passing first time after just 4–8 months of lessons.

ManualFemale Instructors
40 Westover Rd, Padgate, Warrington WA1 3JPView school
U Drive Driver Training

U Drive Driver Training

4.5(73)87% pass rate
Block bookings available

87% first-time pass rate backed by 422 customer reviews praising patient instructors and modern teaching methods. The school offers £20 off block bookings through their 'Try Us and See Deal', with flexible lessons tailored to individual learning styles—no pressure to progress before you're ready. Choose from 13 male and female instructors, all CRB-checked, with pickup and drop-off at home, college, or work included.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Farm Alder Root Ln, Winwick, Warrington WA2 8RZView school
Keith Bishop Driver Training

Keith Bishop Driver Training

5(106)
Manual
475 Merrick Cl, Winwick, Warrington WA2 0EEView school
LB Driver Training

LB Driver Training

5(9)
Manual
38 Greystone Rd, Penketh, Warrington WA5 2ERView school
Garry's Driving School

Garry's Driving School

5(2)
Manual
44 Northway, Warrington WA2 9QBView school
Shameem Rasool Driving School

Shameem Rasool Driving School

3.5(12)
Manual
96 Manchester Rd, Warrington WA1 3ANView school

Kerry Anne Longson

Female ADI

Stuart Annis

Vincent Anthony Hoey

Julie Ash

Female ADI

Karim Ben Ali Bouaziz

Keith Bishop

Julie Boucher

Female ADI

David Brian Austin

Steven Clarke

Raymond Coates

Christopher Cooper

James Cooper

Stuart David Green

Thomas Dobson

John Earps

Paul Ferry

Jane Freda Risley

Female ADI

Lee Holden

Ian Howarth

Iain James West-moore

Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Warrington?

Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.

Typical
£41
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
£35–40
4
£40–45
6

Based on prices from 10 driving schools in Warrington.

Intensive courses in Warrington

Want to pass fast?

5 Warrington schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Warrington Test Centres and Pass Rates

Northwich offers the highest pass rate at 57.6% across Warrington's six centres but comes with a 19 week wait, while St Helens has just a 7 week wait but a much lower 40.9% pass rate where the roads around the town centre and approaches to the M62 involve heavy goods traffic and demanding junctions. Warrington itself achieved 55.5% with an 11 week wait, where men and women both passed at around 55%. Across the 56,055 tests taken between 2025 and 2026, the average was 48.7%. Widnes has a 7 week wait and a 42.7% pass rate, while Atherton in Manchester has a 15 week wait and 44.3% where the roads involve terraced streets and the A579's constant flow. Sale achieved 51.4% with women at 48.9%, men at 53.7%, and automatic learners at 45.1%.

58%

Northwich

3,529 tests taken · 19 week wait
Women57.2%
Men57.9%
Automatic48.7%
56%

Warrington

7,550 tests taken · 11 week wait
Women55.4%
Men55.7%
Automatic48.6%
51%

Sale (Manchester)

10,921 tests taken · 15 week wait
Women48.9%
Men53.7%
Automatic45.1%
44%

Atherton (Manchester)

13,035 tests taken · 15 week wait
Women42.4%
Men45.7%
Automatic37.9%
43%

Widnes

6,846 tests taken · 7 week wait
Women43.7%
Men42.0%
Automatic37.6%
41%

St Helens (Liverpool)

14,174 tests taken · 7 week wait
Women43.5%
Men39.5%
Automatic34.1%

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